The plague — which in the mid-14th century was also known as the Black Death — devastated swaths of Europe, killing millions in under a decade. One of the puzzles surrounding this ancient pandemic was ...

Winter infestations build fast and spread even faster. Dr. A.J. Tarpoff offers insights for veterinarians dealing with lice ...

Some University of Maryland students say they're disgusted and worried after body lice were discovered inside at least two buildings on the College Park campus. Pest control teams were working Friday ...

University health officials said in a Thursday release that pest control units were deployed to “locations” where body lice cases were reported, noting that areas were rigorously treated. Although the ...

The thought of lice might make anyone feel uneasy, and understandably so. These tiny insects can cling to the scalp and skin, causing relentless itching and discomfort. In many cases, they also lead ...